Drake is making his long-awaited return to Australia and New Zealand in 2025. Anita Max One TourMarking their first shows in the region since 2017.
The Canadian rapper announced a seven-date tour on Thursday, November 28, with stops in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland. It kicks off on February 9 with two nights at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena and concludes on March 1 at Auckland’s Spark Arena.
Advance ticket sales begin on December 3, with general on-sale starting on December 6 at 12pm local time.
The tour takes its name from Drake’s viral livestream moment in December 2023, where he introduced his playful “alter ego,” Anita Max One, who is inspired by the gambling term for hitting the biggest jackpot. . During a recent live stream with gaming streamer xQc, Drake confirmed the tour, saying, “I’m coming back to Australia for the first time in eight years… February 9th in Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast — that’s it. has been.”
Fans are already buzzing, as Drake’s tour kicks off Feb. 9 with Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show. The two rap heavyweights have been embroiled in a heated rivalry throughout 2024, trading barbs on the same track as Lamar. Not like us. And Drake’s Push-ups. With Lamar recently dropping an amazing album and Drake hinting at a joint project with PARTYNEXTDOOR, the timing couldn’t be more intense.
Drake last toured Australia during his 2017 tour. Boy Meets World TourThis comeback is a must-see for fans Down Under.